Licensure Update for Nursing in California

California Emergency License Expiration

California just issued a nursing licensure update since the release of the California Emergency Licenses. If you applied for a California Emergency License in 2020, the expiration has been extended to June 30, 2022. If you are planning to work in California for more than 6 months after the expiration, it is important that you apply for both the California Temporary License and the California Permanent License.  

When applying for California's temporary license, there is a 30–45 day window before it can take effect. A permanent California license will take up to 6 months to become active. The earlier you can apply for your new nursing license, the better. However, if you find yourself close to the emergency license expiration date, the temporary California license is essential to keep you in good standing while you wait in that 6-month grace period for your permanent license.  

What do you need to apply for a license? 

There are a few documents to have readily available when you apply for either your temporary or permanent California nursing license. Here is a list of important items to have handy:  

• US Social Security Number 
• A 2” x2” passport-type photograph of yourself 
• A completed fingerprint card (hard copy or second copy of live scan)  
• Nursing School Transcripts 
• All other current state licenses 

All of these items are necessary to guarantee your work eligibility after June 30, 2022. Our Gifted Healthcare recruiters are ready to help with any questions you have or any problems you may run into throughout the new California nursing licensure process.  

TLDR 

All California Emergency Licenses will expire on June 30, 2022. If you plan to continue working in California, you must apply for a temporary and permanent license as soon as possible.